Scotland has it all; award-winning Highland scenery, glens, lochs, castles, monuments and many other highly recommended Scottish attractions. Our beautiful capital city alone, Auld Reekie (“Edinburgh” in the Scots language) has lots on offer which won’t even cost you a penny as the city boasts many free attractions.
That said, it’s not the only one as the nearby city of Glasgow also proudly offers an exciting (and free) array of exquisite architecture, history, culture and more on top of its exciting nightlife. This makes it a genuine ‘Scottish hub’ and a must-visit.
If you plan on visiting this year and want to enjoy the city’s best attractions without breaking the bank then check out this list of our top picks of Glasgow-based attractions that are free to enjoy.
Disclaimer: we advise personally checking details of the attractions mentioned including opening hours in case management of any sites change post this publication.
21. Walk in the footsteps of Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Charles Rennie Mackintosh was a Scottish architect who today is credited as “a leader of the Glasgow style”. He designed many buildings around Glasgow (some have been mentioned in this list) and these are worth visiting if you love architecture. To get started, why not meet the man face to face at his beautiful mural that overlooks the Clutha bar? | via Pxfuel
22. Behold the brilliant Burrell Collection
The Burrell Collection is an award-winning museum located in the heart of Pollok Country Park. It has been described as “one of the greatest art collections” as it consists of over 9,000 objects that span over 6,000 years of history. What’s fascinating is that this was all amassed by one person; Sir William Burrell. | mksfca
23. Investigate the Glasgow Police Museum
The Glasgow Police Museum is a private museum which is run by volunteer members of The Glasgow Police Heritage Society. The attraction covers Britain’s first police force from the years 1800 to 1975. Here, visitors can enjoy a lifetime collection of fascinating police artefacts and other memorabilia. | via WikiCommons
24. Peruse the Provand’s Lordship
Known as the “auld hoose” by some, the Provand’s Lordship of Glasgow is a medieval historic house museum located on Castle Street. Set in the most ancient part of the city, it stands as one of only four surviving medieval buildings in Glasgow. It was first built as part of St Nicholas’s Hospital. | via WikiCommons